slightly selfish

Frequency: 7.411.8 per million words

A more formal way to say 'a little selfish', indicating a small degree.

selfishADVERB + selfish

Categories:

slightly

Examples (10)

  • His decision to take the last slice of cake was slightly selfish, but understandable.
  • I felt slightly selfish for wanting the whole weekend to myself.
  • She can be slightly selfish when it comes to sharing her favorite snacks.
  • It might seem slightly selfish to prioritize your own needs sometimes.
  • He admitted that his initial reaction had been slightly selfish.
  • To refuse to help now would be slightly selfish, given the circumstances.
  • While well-intentioned, her request came across as slightly selfish.
  • His focus on personal gain made him appear slightly selfish to his colleagues.
  • Perhaps it's slightly selfish to expect everyone to agree with your point of view.
  • The child's refusal to share his toys was just a phase, though slightly selfish.